Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs. Honda Monkey 125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda Monkey 125 2022

Honda Monkey 125 2022

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 vs Honda Monkey 125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Honda Monkey 125 2022

Honda Monkey 125 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 compared to Honda Monkey 125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023
Honda Monkey 125 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore50 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power9.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,750 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque11 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel100 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel104 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeCentral tube
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail82 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter220 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter190 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter12 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter12 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength1,710 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth755 mm
HeightHeight1,135 mmHeight1,030 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,145 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height775 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)104 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity5.6 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

To judge the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on its paper form would be a serious mistake. The two-day test showed once again that performance data carries more weight at the pub table than in the wild. Kawa's sports tourer does exactly what it is supposed to and, thanks to the constant revision and the new features added for 2023, is still an enrichment for the class. Only hobby racers should be warned, as the name Ninja still stirs up a certain expectation that the 650 does not fully meet.

suitable for touring

comfortable

safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Chassis and brakes only average

adjustment of the rear shock absorber laborious

Honda Monkey 125 2022

Honda Monkey 125 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Honda Monkey 125

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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